Iyengar yoga videos – standing asanas

The Wall as a Prop for Enhancing Alignment

A class for Level 3 students focussing on enhancing alignment and improving balance and coordination by doing standing poses and twists with wall support.

Balance and Stability in Standing Postures

In this class, we will go through a wide variety of standing postures, from the basic to the more advanced.

In-Depth Look at Basic Standing Poses

In this class for advanced students, we will go through a multitude of different standing poses, pausing to explore some of them in more detail.

Varied and Dynamic Hip Mobility Sequence

An intense miscellaneous sequence focussing on improving hip mobility through the use of props and pose variations

Hip Opening and Back Release Sequence

A miscellaneous session focussing on opening the hips, strengthening the core, and releasing the back muscles

Pranayama Session with a Dynamic Warm-Up

We will have a longer warm-up at the start of this pranayama class to help students work into the hips and shoulders.

Inversions and Standing Poses with Wall Support

An in-depth standing pose and inversion class where we will be using wall support to work deeper into each pose

Standing Postures to the Wall to Improve Form

In this class, we will try some of the more basic standing postures, both with and without wall support.

Dynamic Restorative Sequence

A well-balanced restorative sequence for Level 3 students with a slightly longer and more dynamic asana practice than normal.

Gradual Progression through Backbends

A backbend session aimed at improving flexibility, strengthening back muscles, and stimulating the nervous system.

Standing and Seated Forward Bends

A comprehensive forward bends class for lower level students.

Trying Out Longer Timings in Standing Poses

A class for Level 3 students that offers an in-depth look at some common standing poses.

In-Depth Backbend Session with Chair Support

A sequence in which students spend more time in each backbend to ensure they are experiencing its full effects.

Twisting and Balancing Actions in Standing Poses

In this session, we'll explore a wide range of standing poses, incorporating challenging elements like twisting and balancing actions.

Combining Inversions with Standing and Seated Poses

Inversions are a fundamental aspect of yoga practice.

Comprehensive Standing Pose Class with Inversions

A class for experienced students focussed on standing poses, balances, twists, and inversions.

Abdominal Strengthening for Experienced Students

Create Length and Space in Your Practice

This is class 2 of the collection dedicated to building confidence, stability, and bone density, and we will focus on lengthening and creating space in our poses.

First Steps Towards Improving Balance, Stability, and Bone Density

This session is the first in the series aimed at building up confidence, stability, and bone density.

Dynamic Sun Salutations to Energise and Stabilise

This dynamic session, featuring Sun Salutations as well as some mild backbends, is a great way to start your day.

Creating Mobility and Space in the Hips

A session with a focus on creating mobility and space in the hips that will also bring opening and circulation to the lower abdominal area.

Session with Knee Focus

This sequence is aimed at mobilising and stabilising the knees through balanced work in the hips, knees and feet.

Advanced Backbends to Further Your Practice

A dynamic backbend sequence for advanced students looking for new ways to approach familiar poses and tackle existing challenges.

Standing Poses to Facilitate Progress

A fast-paced, dynamic class focussing on standing asanas.